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FILE - Memphis Express quarterback Johnny Manziel warms up before an AAF football game against the Birmingham Iron in Memphis, Tenn., March 24, 2019. Manziel is still playing football with a new perspective. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and first-round bust will make his season debut Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Fan Controlled Football on a team that features Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Johnny Manziel still playing football with a new perspective

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 23, 2022 03:21 AM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Gilmore sees Colts, defense as perfect fit to reboot career

By Michael Marot Apr. 18, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens watches as Chattanooga warms up before a college basketball game against Illinois in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Pittsburgh, Friday, March 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
T.O. plans to play in Fan Controlled Football league

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 06, 2022 08:30 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Replacing Brady not only challenge Bucs face in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 04:58 PM EST

FILE - Richard Sherman stands up to leave a King County District Court hearing, Friday, July 16, 2021, in Seattle. Sherman, now with the Tampa Bay buccaneers, pleaded guilty Monday to two misdemeanor charges stemming from a drunken driving and domestic disturbance last summer as part of an agreement that spares him further jail time. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
NFL cornerback Richard Sherman pleads guilty to 2 charges

By Gene Johnson Mar. 07, 2022 04:09 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers pitches to Aaron Jones during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers hoping homefield is to their advantage this year

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:49 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to fans after the team defeated the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Arians believes Brady is NFL MVP, and it's not a close race

By Fred Goodall Jan. 10, 2022 07:21 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah (20) dives for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs beat Panthers 41-17, earn No. 2 playoff seeding in NFC

By Fred Goodall Jan. 09, 2022 08:08 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold scrambles in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
SB Bowl champs won't rest healthy starters vs. Panthers

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:41 PM EST

New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, left, tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Lawrence, McCaffrey, Jones headline 2021 All-Absent Team

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2021 05:35 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) can't hang onto a pass after getting hit by New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Injuries take toll as Bucs get blanked, fail to clinch

By Mark Didtler Dec. 20, 2021 01:30 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) leaves the field with offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich after the team lost to the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Saints frustrate Brady again, beat SB champ Buccaneers 9-0

By Fred Goodall Dec. 19, 2021 11:38 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) dives for a first down against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers look to clinch NFL South against Saints

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 01:26 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) dives for a first down against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
SB champions show there's plenty of room for improvement

By Fred Goodall Dec. 13, 2021 08:18 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians rides onto the field in a golf cart before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Arian tore his achilles tendon while running earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buffalo Bills at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 04:29 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brady faces another former AFC East foe in struggling Bills

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 01:43 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
AFC has record 12 teams at .500 or better through Week 12

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2021 02:40 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys' La'el Collins (71) and Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrate with head coach Mike McCarthy, right, after Elliott scored a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Coaches Reid, McCarthy have teams priming for stretch run

By Barry Wilner Nov. 19, 2021 12:02 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws under pressure from Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Brady, SB champs aim to end 2-game skid against NY Giants

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady yells at his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Arians: Super Bowl champs need to do some 'soul searching'

By Fred Goodall Nov. 15, 2021 06:53 PM EST